School Age Staff:

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The Hanover YWCA is currently seeking school-age staff for our licensed school-age program. We serve school-age children on site from kindergarten to sixth grade within three local school districts.

Hours are year-round Monday-Friday from 6:00am-9:00am and/or 2:00pm-6:00pm. This position is working with kids in grades kindergarten thru sixth grade. Additional hours are available as needed when schools are closed or during the summer months. Additional hours also may be available as needed working with ages 1-5.

The candidate must be able to plan, implement and organize developmentally appropriate activities for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. Assist with school work as needed, observe and assess each student’s growth and development. Maintain a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment. Promote positive and professional relationships with children and families. Communicate with parents and families in a positive manner and follow DHS regulations and maintain STAR 4 standards. Willingness to learn van routes and drive the school-age van on occasion is a plus!

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED
4 clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR)
2 recommendation letters
Physical with TB test
2500 hours documented experience working with children

Preschool Teacher- Full Time

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The YWCA of Hanover is looking to expand our preschool program. We are opening a new classroom for ages 3-5. We are seeking a full-time lead preschool teacher to lead this brand new preschool class.

We offer FREE childcare for staff!

The candidate must be able to plan, implement and organize developmentally appropriate activities for children ages three to five. Observe and assess each student’s growth and development, maintain a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment and promote positive and professional relationships with children and families. Communicate with parents and families in a positive manner and follow DHS regulations and maintain STAR 4 standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood preferred
• 4 clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Physical with TB test
• 2500 hours documented experience working with children

Summer Camp Counselor:

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Secure your summer job now! We are now looking for summer camp staff for YWCA Hanover’s Camp Phoenix. We have part-time and full-time seasonal positions available. We have an all-day summer camp for kids in grades kindergarten thru sixth grade. Our hours of operation are 6:00 am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday. We have weekly field trips, swimming, and special activities all summer long.

Must be able to plan, implement and organize developmentally appropriate activities for children in kindergarten to sixth grade and maintain a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment. Willingness to drive the school-age van is a plus! Promote positive and professional relationships with children and families. Follow DHS regulations and maintain STAR 4 standards.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be 21 in order to drive the school van on trips
• 4 clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Physical with TB test
• 2500 hours documented experience working with children

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Client Advocate provides direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. YWCA Safe Home is a 501c (3) non-profit dedicated to empowering clients to achieve self-defined goals that will support their ability to obtain and maintain their personal safety and wellbeing. General duties include crisis intervention, legal advocacy and accompaniment, medical accompaniment, individual advocacy, safety, and goal planning, referral to/collaboration with other community resources, systems advocacy, 24-hour hotline assistance, options counseling, and filing of Protection from Abuse petitions. Additionally, the Client Advocate must be able to contribute, communicate effectively, and work well in a group setting to facilitate collaborative and trauma-informed direct client services.  The Client Advocate is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse as defined by PA Child Protective Services Law.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field and/or equivalent experience in providing direct client services in a human services or non-profit setting. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. One to two years’ working knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other serious crimes and their impact on victims, preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
3. Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) training and program orientation within an established timeframe, post hire.
4. Must pass criminal background check(s).
5. Must have valid Driver’s License and have access to reliable transportation.
6. Must travel in inclement weather, as needed.
7. Must be able to travel between work locations, as needed.
8. Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule to meet agency needs, including, but not limited to, working different shifts, and covering evening, weekend, and holiday hours for 24-hour crisis hotline.
9. Must be well organized and adaptable to changes in daily schedules and the work environment.
10. Responsible for on-call rotation of nights, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled
11. Must have demonstrated ability to work in a professional, respectful, and diverse workplace environment.
12. Maintain professional working relationships with people of differing backgrounds, ages, maturity, abilities, races, colors, creeds, genders, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and experiences.
13. Must be an effective written and verbal communicator, and able to draft documents in a clear and concise manner free of grammatical or other mistakes.
14. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality, and to make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.
15. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
16. Must be able to keep necessary documentation, both written and computerized as required, including client services, case notes, safety/goal plans, referrals, time entry, mileage, and expenses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, including collaborating with Safe Home staff and volunteers to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to client services.
2. Ensure that clients receive appropriate and accurate information and referrals, emergency housing, options counseling, transportation, safety planning, goal planning, legal and medical accompaniment, and individual, legal, and systems advocacy.
3. Model trauma-informed care standards for clients and the community.
4. Conduct in depth client intake and follow-up interviews.
5. Maintain accurate and complete records of hotline calls, in person options counseling, legal proceedings, safety planning, goal planning, referrals, emergency housing, transportation, meetings, training sessions, and speaking engagements in compliance with both Safe Home internal policies and funder guidelines.
6. May be responsible for facilitation of support group.
7. Responsible for on call rotation as scheduled, including after hours, weekends, holidays, and office closures.
8. Provide mobilized advocacy services by either transporting clients or traveling to off-site venues to offer victim services.
9. Provide trauma informed support, accompaniment, and advocacy through the court system. Serve as a liaison with the legal system, (i.e., attorneys, magistrates, police, probation, and judges.)
10. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of PFAs (Protection from Abuse) orders and the enforcement of such.
11. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of human trafficking and its impact on the communities of Adams and York County, including providing direct services to human trafficking victims and community outreach.
12.  Attend all necessary and appropriate meetings, seminars, and trainings geared to increase effective client services and provide instruction about domestic violence issues as assigned.
13. Participate in community education through public speaking as a Safe Home representative and advocate as assigned.
14. Develop and maintain good working relationships with other social service providers to assist in inter agency referrals.
15. Participate in domestic violence and human trafficking outreach and awareness events as assigned.
16. Attend all program mandated professional development events, including meeting all continuing education requirements.
17. Demonstrate strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
18. Must have demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate in a tactful and appropriate manner with traumatized individuals.
19. Must be familiar with community resources and knowledgeable about options available to victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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POSITION SUMMARY

YWCA Safe Home is a program that serves victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking and aims to empower program participants to achieve their self-defined goals. The Housing Counselor/Advocate works directly with clients who are in a state of housing instability because of their victimization. Duties include, but are not limited to, safety planning, an improved sense of self-worth, self-sufficiency, and permanent housing in a safe, stable environment. The Housing Counselor/Advocate is required to meet regularly (no less than monthly) with the program participants to monitor, advocate, and intervene on the formalized service plan. The Housing Counselor/Advocate works collaboratively with Safe Home staff and must be able to contribute and work well in a group setting. The Housing Counselor/Advocate is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse as defined by PA Child Protective Services Law.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.  A combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Must have knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other serious crimes and their impact on victims.
3. Must pass criminal background check(s).
4. Must have valid Driver’s License and have access to reliable transportation.
5. Must travel in inclement weather, as needed.
6. Must observes safety and security procedures.
7. May require evening and weekend hours/travel for client services.
8. May be required to report to work in either Safe Home’s Hanover or Gettysburg office.
9. Must be well organized and adaptable to changes in daily schedules and the work environment.
10. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
11. Must attend all program mandated professional development events, including meeting all continuing education requirements.
12. Must have demonstrated ability to counsel individuals in crisis.
13. Must be familiar with community resources and knowledgeable about options available to victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
14. Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) training as well as training specific to Rapid Rehousing Program Model, upon hire.
15. Must have demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate in a tactful and appropriate manner with traumatized individuals.
16. Must have demonstrated ability to work in a professional, respectful, and diverse workplace environment.
17. Must maintain professional working relationships with people of differing backgrounds, ages, maturity, abilities, races, colors, creeds, genders, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and experiences.
18. Must be able to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.  Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
19. Must be an effective written and verbal communicator, and able to draft documents in a clear and concise manner free of grammatical or other mistakes.
20. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality, and to make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.
21. Must be able to keep necessary documentation, both written and computerized as required case notes, safety/goal plans, referrals, time entry, mileage, and expenses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Intervene at the client level to provide or coordinate the delivery of direct services to participants and their families.
2. Screen participants during the intake process to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and will benefit from services provided in the program.
3. Conduct a face-to-face assessment and understand the client as a whole person and understand the connection between physical, environmental, behavioral, social, and economic factors.
4. Support the development of an individual plan collaboratively with participant that includes appropriate goals, objectives, and timeframes.
5. Implement the service plan by working collaboratively with participant and other social service agencies as appropriate.
6. Provide intensive case management services to assist program participants in reaching goals outlined in service plan.
7. Conduct inspections of participants’ prospective housing to ensure it meets the minimum requirements outlined by HUD.
8. Advocate for resources to meet the need for services and ensure that services are delivered while maintaining sensitivity to participant’s concerns.
9. Help participants prepare to exit the program by planning with other service providers as appropriate and help provide follow-up services as needed.
10. Complete follow-up contact with previous program participants.
11. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Protection from Abuse (PFAs) orders and enforcement of such, including providing support, accompaniment, and advocacy through the court system.
12. Intervene at systems level to support existing services and to expand and improve access to needed services.
13. Maintain knowledge of resource availability and service costs.
14. Identify gaps in service or systems within or outside of the agency with the support of the Case Manager.
15. Professionally conduct services, ensuring strict confidentiality of participants.
16. Attend all events, meetings, committees/task force meetings, and community events as deemed appropriate by Supervisors, Assistant Director, Program Director, and/or Executive Director.
17. Responsibly and timely complete check/petty cash requests after verifying eligibility, manages check disbursements, and securely distributes program funds.
18. Seek feedback from colleagues and supervisor when it is in the best interest of the client.
19. Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of hotline calls, in person options counseling, legal proceedings, referrals, emergency housing, transportation, meetings, training sessions, and speaking engagements.
20. Complete and maintain required documentation, both in Efforts to Outcome (ETO) software and paper files.

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